In the second episode in our three-part anniversary series, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone reflects on his 50 years in the real estate industry, and the past 15 years since he founded WFG. Pat discusses why he stressed the "Three C's" from the beginning: Communicate, Collaborate and Co-Exist. Highlights from this episode include:

• Why he launched WFG in the depths of the Great Recession
• How he got his start in the title insurance industry
• What he's learned in his career, and advice for industry professionals

In the first release of our three-part anniversary series, WFG Chairman and Founder Patrick Stone reflects on his 50 years in the real estate industry, and the past 15 years since he founded WFG. From humble beginnings to pivotal moments that shaped his path, Patrick shares his personal story, full of lessons and inspiration including:

• The impact of growing up in a small North Dakota town
• His unique job in Mexico after serving two tours in Vietnam
• What, and who, influenced his academic interests

That headline is saying something, because Patrick Stone's career in the real estate industry spans the past 50 years. In this episode, he delivers an economic update, a revised mortgage interest rate forecast in lieu of the uncertainty, and a the potential for a gloomy outlook in the second half of 2025.